Full-day Small Group Athens Walking Tour with Food Tasting

Itinerary
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Stop At: Kotzia Square, 63A Athinas St, Athens Greece

You’ll meet your local guide at Kotzia Square, located in the heart of Athens. The square is surrounded by gorgeous neoclassical buildings built in the early 18th century, as well as some ancient ruins.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Central Market, Athinas 42, Athens 999-20 Greece

From there, we’ll lead you to the Central Market, where your guide will show you the places few tourists visit, and where you’ll discover a variety of delicious Greek specialties. From the simple koulouri (round bread with sesame seeds) and delicate local pastries, to the Greek staples of feta and olives, the Central Market is a feast for the senses.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Athens Street, Athens Greece

Next up on this total tour of Athens, we’ll drop by a Greek deli that sells traditional produce and is a popular shopping spot for locals. You’ll get to sip some Tsipouro (a local alcoholic drink) and taste some unique delights from every corner of Greece, learning all about our culinary traditions and the Mediterranean diet.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Monastiraki Square, Agias Eleousis 3, Athina 105 55, Greece

We’ll then walk to Monastiraki Square, the heart of the city from ancient times and still a gathering place today. We’ll venture through the vintage and second hand shops at the flea market and you’ll learn how to bargain like a Greek!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Academy of Athens, 28 Panepistimiou Avenue, Athens 106 79 Greece

Our next stop will be a secret garden in the centre of the city, a place only known to locals. You’ll stand with awe in front of unique monuments and hear the myths and tales that surround these legendary buildings. Learn about kings and queens, heroes and outlaws, as well as about the hidden Athens beneath your feet.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Psirri, Athens Greece

We’ll venture through small alleys of this neighbourhood and admire the city’s unique street art, which is considered some of the best in Europe, then watch local craftsmen and artists at work, and discover ancient treasures in a basement. We’ll also visit a quirky little sweet shop that’s perfect for picking up a tasty souvenir to take home with you!

Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes

Stop At: Gazi, Voutadon Street Kerameikos Metro Station, Athens Greece

Finally, no bohemian tour of Athens would be complete without a stroll through the once industrial neighbourhood of Gazi, a must-see for any visitor, known for its graffiti decorated alleys, hipster taverns and fashionable boutiques owned by emerging designers. Here, you will see the old mingling with the new, along streets that connect (or divide) the past and the present. Think ancient tombs alongside factory chimneys, art centres and hidden courtyards. As we walk we’ll get a literal taste for Athenian life with a surprise stop for a tasty meze dish and a local tipple.

Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes